Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:07): My question is to the Premier. Premier, isn’t it the case that businesses represented by Mick Gatto which are Labor Party donors are still winning contracts for Victorian government worksites?

 Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:07): Consistent with the view of the federal administrator, if anyone has allegations to make of alleged criminal behaviour, they should be making those allegations to Victoria Police.

James Newbury: On a point of order, Speaker, this was a very specific question, and again the Premier is being evasive. It was a very specific question as to whether companies associated with Mick Gatto are still getting government contracts.

The SPEAKER: The Premier was answering the question. The Premier has concluded her answer.

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:08): The state secretary of the Labor Party Steve Staikos is now handling tainted donations – proceeds of crime. Is the Premier refusing to call a royal commission because she wants to cover up the bribes of jet skis and utes to Big Build bosses and tainted donations to the Labor Party?

Mary-Anne Thomas: On a point of order, Speaker, I ask that you rule this question out of order on the basis that it refers to party business and not government business. The Manager of Opposition Business should know better.

James Newbury: On the point of order, Speaker, this question went to the reason why the Premier is refusing to call a royal commission. That was the heart of this question.

The SPEAKER: I will allow the question.

 Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:09): The answer is no.